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What’s Up With My Horse’s Hooves?
by Chris White, DVM | May 18, 2022
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if my horse has thin soles? Veterinarians and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
Read MoreHorse Foot Bruises
by Tracy Gantz | Feb 15, 2022
The average horse is more likely to encounter a foot bruise than any other lameness. If you recognize the causes of foot bruises and understand their treatment and prevention, you can stave off discomfort in your horse and perhaps avoid an abscess.
Read MoreThe Trouble With Mud
by Heather Smith Thomas | Nov 8, 2019
When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here’s what to watch for in your horses.
Read MoreManaging Two Common Laminitis Complications
by Erica Larson | Mar 10, 2018
With proper diagnostics, correct treatment, and careful management, many horses can overcome laminitis complications.
Read MoreHoof Anatomy, Part 2: Outer Structures
by Christy M. West | Jun 25, 2017
The outer hoof’s health affects the bones and soft tissues within, and vice versa.
Read MoreHoof Problem Protocol
by The Horse Staff | Feb 19, 2014
Your horse has a hoof abscess, bruise, puncture, or something else wrong with his foot. Should you call the veterinarian or farrier?
Read MoreCommon Hoof Problems
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 18, 2011
Healthy hooves are paramount to a horse’s soundness. This fact sheet lists some common hoof problems, such as hoof abscesses, quarter cracks, bruises, navicular syndrome, underrun heels, and thrush, and how to identify, manage and prevent them.
Read MorePenetrating Injuries in Horse Hooves
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Mar 4, 2011
When it comes to penetrating hoof injuries, early, aggressive treatment is key to a favorable outcome.
Read MoreStone Bruised Casino Drive to Return for BC Classic
by Steve Haskin | Jun 10, 2008
Casino Drive’s quest to become the third straight Belmont Stakes winner produced by his dam Better Than Honour failed when the colt suffered a stone bruise two days before the race and was scratched the morning of the race. But this isn’t the
Read MoreStone Bruise Suspected for Belmont Contender Casino Drive
by The Blood-Horse Staff | Jun 6, 2008
The status of Casino Drive, the 7-2 second-choice for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes is in doubt it was announced Friday morning. The winner of the May 10 Peter Pan Stakes did not go to the track this morning.
“He has a small issue with his
Read MoreStone Bruises
by Les Sellnow | Jul 1, 2005
Though a seemingly innocuous injury, a stone bruise can result in a horse’s demise if left untreated.
Read MoreHoof Preparation Products
by Fran Jurga | Oct 9, 2001
Walk into any tack store and you can smell the hoof care section before you even get there. A long list of
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